Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer - South England
3 days ago
Andover
• £45–£55 per hour (Inside IR35), • Initial 6-Month Contract (Rolling) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded team and contribute to the development of key local plan workstreams in a flexible, supportive environment. • Supporting the preparation and development of Local Plans, • Undertaking site assessments as part of Land Availability Assessments (LAA), • Contributing to evidence base and baseline work, • Working with and interpreting the emerging plan-making system and draft NPPF, • Preparing briefs and supporting procurement processes, • Supporting Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) where applicable, • Strong experience in planning policy within a local authority setting, • Proven experience with Local Plan preparation and evidence work, • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, • Good working knowledge of GIS and strong IT skills, • Excellent attention to detail and time management, • £45–£55 per hour, • Flexible working arrangement – just one office visit per month, • Initial 6-month contract with likelihood of extension